There are 6 ways to get from North West to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane
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Line 125 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Scant Row to Bus Stationbus 125
- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m£61–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 33m£30–110Drive 196.6 mi
- Drive from North West to Edinburghcar 196.6 mi
3h 42m£48–70Fly from Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 57m£65–168Train to Liverpool, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 8m£76–195Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 13m£73–181
North West to Edinburgh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North West to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from North West to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from North West to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Scant Row and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between North West and Edinburgh is 211 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from North West to Edinburgh without a car is to line 125 bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from North West to Edinburgh, including transfers.
North West to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from North West to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 57m.
North West to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North West to Edinburgh is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from North West to Edinburgh.
What companies run services between North West, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Scant Row to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Scant Row to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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